Overview
what is YouTube Transcript Server?
YouTube Transcript Server is a Model Context Protocol server that enables users to retrieve transcripts from YouTube videos, providing direct access to video captions and subtitles through a simple interface.
how to use YouTube Transcript Server?
To use the server, install it via Smithery or the command line, and then call the get_transcript tool with the YouTube video URL or ID to extract the transcript.
key features of YouTube Transcript Server?
- Support for multiple video URL formats
- Language-specific transcript retrieval
- Detailed metadata in responses
use cases of YouTube Transcript Server?
- Extracting subtitles for video content analysis
- Generating transcripts for accessibility purposes
- Retrieving captions for language learning applications
FAQ from YouTube Transcript Server?
- Can I retrieve transcripts in different languages?
Yes! You can specify the language code for the transcript retrieval.
- What happens if the video has no available transcript?
The server will handle this gracefully and provide an appropriate error message.
- Is there a limit to the number of transcripts I can retrieve?
There are no specific limits, but be mindful of YouTube's API usage policies.